Alerts
Forest Alerts
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Temporary Closure Pimushe Access Road
The Chippewa National Forest has temporarily closed the Pimushe access road (FS Road 3848). The Pimushe access road will remain closed until conditions improve.  -
Cass Lake Levels
One gate at Bimijiwan was closed on January 13, 2026, the second gate was closed on March 9, 2026. Both gates are currently closed. The Cass Lake level is 1301.69 and the estimated outflow is 87CFS. For more information, please visit  Cass Lake Levels. -
Occupancy and Use Restrictions for Developed Fee Campgrounds
PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), the following acts are prohibited within the area described in this Order (the “Restricted Area”) and as depicted on the attached map, hereby incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A, within the Blackduck, Walker, Deer River… -
Emerald ash borer (EAB) in Cass County
In 2023 the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) in portions of Cass County, including a segment of Chippewa National Forest Lands.Because EAB has been identified in Cass County, the MDA has placed a formal quarantine for a portion of the county, which… -
Cannabis Use on National Forest System Lands
While recreational cannabis use may be legal in the State of Minnesota, effective August 1, 2023, the Chippewa and Superior National Forests officials are reminding visitors that it is illegal on National Forest System lands. Possession or use of any amount of cannabis is still prohibited on all…